delimit_next_task

A read tool on the Delimit MCP server.

SERVERDelimit SOURCEdelimit-cli

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What delimit_next_task does on Delimit

AI agents call delimit_next_task to retrieve information from Delimit without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why delimit_next_task is rated Low

The name 'next_task' most naturally implies fetching or retrieving the next task without modifying state. No language suggests execution, deletion, creation, or financial impact. The empty description reduces confidence, but the naming convention and server context (workspace management and governance) support a Read classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delimit_next_task' suggests retrieval of the next task in a queue or workflow. Description is empty, limiting direct evidence.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delimit_next_task safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delimit, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delimit_next_task, this is the rule to start with:

delimit_next_task Allowed

delimit_next_task is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "delimit_next_task": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delimit, apply this rule, and every delimit_next_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delimit_next_task

What does the delimit_next_task tool do? +

delimit_next_task is a read tool on the Delimit MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Delimit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on delimit_next_task? +

Register the Delimit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delimit_next_task: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Delimit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delimit_next_task? +

delimit_next_task is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit delimit_next_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delimit_next_task rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block delimit_next_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delimit_next_task. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides delimit_next_task? +

delimit_next_task is provided by the Delimit MCP server (delimit-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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